Lunch Today: Kid-Friendly Pita Pizzas

pita pizzas e1557772011583I have never a met a kid who didn’t like pizza. And full disclosure, while other kids in college were chowing down on ramen noodles and Kraft dinners, pita pizzas were my staple! The great thing about these is that they are easy to make, and you can put any topping that you wish on them. They are also the perfect meal to get kids to roll up their sleeves and help with meals.

I have found that the more a kid participates in helping prepare a meal, the more likely they are to eat it as well as try new things. So the recipe below is a favorite here, but if your kids don’t like pesto, try olive oil and garlic or your favorite Continue reading “Lunch Today: Kid-Friendly Pita Pizzas”

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Dinner Tonight: Cauliflower Crust Pizza

cauliflower-crust-pizza_aYou know that cauliflower is a hot vegetable when you see it offered as an option on the menu at a local steak house. Instead of prime rib, you could order cauliflower steak! It’s no wonder – cauliflower is a versatile superfood. From steaks to cauliflower wings(!), cauliflower’s unique texture lets it stand in for plenty of other higher calorie and less healthy food options. It also stands up to a variety of cooking methods.

As a member of the Brassica family, along with broccoli and kale, cauliflower also delivers a wallop of nutrients and antioxidants responsible for its oft-touted health properties. Continue reading “Dinner Tonight: Cauliflower Crust Pizza”

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